2025-2026 Official Academic Calendar
Official Academic Calendar
2025-2026
Texas Tech University reserves the right to make changes to the calendar that are in the best interest of faculty, students, and academic programs.
Fall Intersession August 11 - 24
August
Wednesday
20
August
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for fall. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
- Faculty on duty.
Thursday
21
August
- Move In Begins – Residence halls open for occupancy (timeslot required) (Fall Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
25
August
- Classes begin.
- Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Thursday
28
August
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.
Friday
29
August
- Advisor permission is required to add a course through September 4.
September
Monday
1
September
- Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).
Friday
5
September
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
- Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through September 10.
Wednesday
10
September
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after September 10.
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.
Thursday
11
September
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Monday
22
September
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).
Tuesday
23
September
- Course roster and non-attendance review by faculty.
Wednesday
24
September
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
October
Monday
13
October
- Midterm grading opens.
Wednesday
22
October
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
Friday
24
October
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
Monday
27
October
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
31
October
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the ETD website.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
- Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
November
Monday
3
November
- 1:00 p.m., First day of spring 2026 semester and summer 2026 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 14).
Monday
10
November
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
Friday
14
November
- Last day of advance registration for spring and summer 2026.
Monday
17
November
- Open registration for spring and summer 2026 begins.
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
Tue-Thur
25-4
Nov-Dec
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
Wed-Sun
26-30
November
- Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location Thursday, November 27–Sunday, November 30 (Hospitality).
- 10:00 a.m., Residence Hall Offices open on Sunday, November 30.
December
Monday
1
December
- Classes resume.
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 11).
Wednesday
3
December
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day of classes.
Thursday
4
December
- Individual study day.
- Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Fri-Sat / Mon-Wed
5-10
December
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
- Move Out – On-campus residents must move out of the residence halls within 24 hours after their last final and no later than Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
7
December
- Carol of Lights.
Wednesday
10
December
- Fall semester ends.
Thursday
11
December
- Move Out – Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. (Holiday Break Housing).
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
Fri-Sat
12-13
December
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
15
December
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Winter Intersession December 11 - 23, January 2 - 9
January
Friday
9
January
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for spring. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
Sunday
11
January
- Move In – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Spring Move In).
- Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
12
January
- Faculty on duty.
Wednesday
14
January
- Classes begin.
Monday
19
January
- MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Tuesday
20
January
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.
Wednesday
21
January
- Advisor permission is required to add a course through January 26.
Tuesday
27
January
- Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through January 30.
Friday
30
January
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 30.
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
31
January
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
February
Friday
6
February
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Wednesday
11
February
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
Thursday
12
February
- Course roster and non-attendance review by faculty.
March
Wednesday
4
March
- Midterm grading opens.
Friday
13
March
- Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).
Sat-Sun
14-22
March
- Spring vacation.
- Limited dining locations Monday, March 16 to Thursday, March 20 (Hospitality).
Monday
23
March
- Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations resume normal hours (Hospitality).
Wednesday
25
March
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
27
March
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master’s degree.
April
Friday
3
April
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
- Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
Monday
6
April
- No classes. University employees on duty.
- Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Monday
13
April
- 1:00 p.m., First day for fall 2026 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 24).
Friday
17
April
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
Thursday
23
April
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
Friday
24
April
- Last day of advance registration for fall 2026.
Monday
27
April
- Open registration for fall 2026 begins.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
Thurs-Wed
30-6
Apr-May
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
May
Monday
4
May
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 13).
Tuesday
5
May
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day of classes.
Wednesday
6
May
- Individual study day.
- Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues
7-12
May
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Tuesday
12
May
- Spring semester ends.
Wednesday
13
May
- Move Out – Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
Fri-Sat
15-16
May
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
18
May
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
May Intersession May 13 - 28
Early Summer Term
Tuesday
26
May
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
Thursday
28
May
- Move In – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Friday
29
May
- Faculty on duty.
- Classes begin.
Monday
1
June
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 3 with advisor and instructor permission.
Wednesday
3
June
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 3.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer and Full Summer and have all charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Note: Drops and withdrawals for Intersession courses must be verified by the Registrar's Office.
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a Defense Notification form.
- Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Friday
5
June
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and have 50% of charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
Friday
12
June
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Friday
19
June
- Juneteenth holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Friday
26
June
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
- Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
Monday
29
June
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Tuesday
30
June
- Last day of classes.
Wed-Thurs
1-2
July
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Thursday
2
July
- Early Summer term ends.
Friday
3
July
- Move Out – Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
Monday
6
July
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Late Summer Term
Wednesday
1
July
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
Sunday
5
July
- Move In – Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Monday
6
July
- Faculty on duty.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
Tuesday
7
July
- Classes begin.
Wednesday
8
July
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 10 with advisor and instructor permission.
Friday
10
July
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 10.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer and have charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
- Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
11
July
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Monday
3
August
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Full or Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Full or Late Summer. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
Tuesday
4
August
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Wednesday
5
August
- Last day of classes.
Thur-Fri
6-7
August
- Final examinations for second term (Final Exam Schedule).
Friday
7
August
- Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.
Saturday
8
August
- Move Out – Students without room reservations for fall 2026 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m.
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
Monday
10
August
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
FALL INTERSESSION AUGUST 11 - 24
August
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Wednesday
20
August
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for fall. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
- Faculty on duty.
Thursday
21
August
- Move In Begins – Residence halls open for occupancy (timeslot required) (Fall Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
25
August
- Classes begin.
- Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Thursday
28
August
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.
Friday
29
August
- Advisor permission is required to add a course through September 4.
September
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Monday
1
September
- Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).
Friday
5
September
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
- Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through September 10.
Wednesday
10
September
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after September 10.
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.
Thursday
11
September
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Monday
22
September
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).
Tuesday
23
September
- Course roster and non-attendance review by faculty.
Wednesday
24
September
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
October
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Monday
13
October
- Midterm grading opens.
Wednesday
22
October
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
Friday
24
October
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
Monday
27
October
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
31
October
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the ETD website.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
- Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
November
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Monday
3
November
- 1:00 p.m., First day of spring 2026 semester and summer 2026 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 14).
Monday
10
November
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
Friday
14
November
- Last day of advance registration for spring and summer 2026.
Monday
17
November
- Open registration for spring and summer 2026 begins.
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
Tue-Thur
25-4
Nov-Dec
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
Wed-Sun
26-30
November
- Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location Thursday, November 27–Sunday, November 30 (Hospitality).
- 10:00 a.m., Residence Hall Offices open on Sunday, November 30.
December
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Monday
1
December
- Classes resume.
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 11).
Wednesday
3
December
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day of classes.
Thursday
4
December
- Individual study day.
- Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Fri-Sat / Mon-Wed
5-10
December
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
- Move Out – On-campus residents must move out of the residence halls within 24 hours after their last final and no later than Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
7
December
- Carol of Lights.
Wednesday
10
December
- Fall semester ends.
Thursday
11
December
- Move Out – Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. (Holiday Break Housing).
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
Fri-Sat
12-13
December
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
15
December
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Winter Intersession December 11 - 23, January 2 - 9
January
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Friday
9
January
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for spring. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
Sunday
11
January
- Move In – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Spring Move In).
- Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
12
January
- Faculty on duty.
Wednesday
14
January
- Classes begin.
Monday
19
January
- MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Tuesday
20
January
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech.
Wednesday
21
January
- Advisor permission is required to add a course through January 26.
Tuesday
27
January
- Instructor and advisor permission are required to add a course through January 30.
Friday
30
January
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 30.
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have all charges removed. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
31
January
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
February
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Friday
6
February
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Wednesday
11
February
- Last day to withdraw from the university and have 50% of charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
Thursday
12
February
- Course roster and non-attendance review by faculty.
March
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Wednesday
4
March
- Midterm grading opens.
Friday
13
March
- Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).
Sat-Sun
14-22
March
- Spring vacation.
- Limited dining locations Monday, March 16 to Thursday, March 20 (Hospitality).
Monday
23
March
- Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations resume normal hours (Hospitality).
Wednesday
25
March
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
27
March
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master’s degree.
April
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Friday
3
April
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
- Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
Monday
6
April
- No classes. University employees on duty.
- Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Monday
13
April
- 1:00 p.m., First day for fall 2026 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 24).
Friday
17
April
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
Thursday
23
April
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
Friday
24
April
- Last day of advance registration for fall 2026.
Monday
27
April
- Open registration for fall 2026 begins.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
Thurs-Wed
30-6
Apr-May
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
May
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Monday
4
May
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 13).
Tuesday
5
May
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day of classes.
Wednesday
6
May
- Individual study day.
- Late-night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues
7-12
May
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Tuesday
12
May
- Spring semester ends.
Wednesday
13
May
- Move Out – Residence halls close at 10:00 a.m. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
Fri-Sat
15-16
May
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
18
May
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Tuesday
26
May
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
Thursday
28
May
- Move In – Residence halls open for occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Friday
29
May
- Faculty on duty.
- Classes begin.
May Intersession May 13 - 28
June
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Monday
1
June
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 3 with advisor and instructor permission.
Wednesday
3
June
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 3.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer and Full Summer and have all charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Note: Drops and withdrawals for Intersession courses must be verified by the Registrar's Office.
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a Defense Notification form.
- Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Friday
5
June
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and have 50% of charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
Friday
12
June
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Friday
19
June
- Juneteenth holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Friday
26
June
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
- Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
Monday
29
June
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Tuesday
30
June
- Last day of classes.
July
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Wednesday
1
July
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
Wed-Thurs
1-2
July
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Thursday
2
July
- Early Summer term ends.
Friday
3
July
- Move Out – Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
Sunday
5
July
- Move In – Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Monday
6
July
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
- Faculty on duty.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
Tuesday
7
July
- Classes begin.
Wednesday
8
July
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 10 with advisor and instructor permission.
Friday
10
July
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 10.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer and have charges removed. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
- Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
11
July
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
August
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Monday
3
August
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Full or Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Full or Late Summer. Although withdrawals can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
Tuesday
4
August
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Wednesday
5
August
- Last day of classes.
Thur-Fri
6-7
August
- Final examinations for second term (Final Exam Schedule).
Friday
7
August
- Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.
Saturday
8
August
- Move Out – Students without room reservations for fall 2026 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m.
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
Monday
10
August
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
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